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Slow Cooked Beef Brisket

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A classic dish that combines flavor and tenderness, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 4–5 lb beef brisket, fat cap trimmed
  • 2 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp liquid smoke or 1 tsp espresso powder

Instructions

  1. Pat the brisket dry and trim the fat cap to about 1/4 inch.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, chili powder, and thyme. Rub this mixture all over the brisket.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the brisket for 3–4 minutes on each side until it’s deeply browned.
  4. Transfer the brisket to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  5. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the smashed garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  6. Add the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the skillet; let it simmer for 1 minute. Pour this mixture over the brisket and add the bay leaves.
  7. For the slow cooker: Cook on Low for 8–10 hours (or High for 5–6 hours) until the brisket is fork-tender. For the oven: Cover the Dutch oven tightly and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3 1/2–4 1/2 hours.
  8. Allow the brisket to rest for 20 minutes on a cutting board and cover it loosely with foil.
  9. Strain the cooking liquid, discarding the bay leaves. Reduce the liquid on the stove for 8–12 minutes until it becomes a glossy gravy.
  10. Slice the brisket against the grain into 1/4-inch slices (or shred). Serve warm with gravy and onions.

Notes

Trim the fat cap carefully to prevent the brisket from becoming greasy. Searing the brisket before cooking adds great flavor; don’t skip this step!

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